Per diemPosted today
SLP Speech Pathologist Home Health
Amedisys · Pensacola, FL
$73.00–$82.00/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Lakeland, FL
The median speech-language pathologist pay in the Lakeland area is $47.43 per hour ($98,660 a year), with the typical range running from $40.15 to $51.07. That ranks 74th of 362 U.S. metro areas for speech-language pathologist pay, and 61st of 328 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Lakeland. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Lakeland.
- $47.43median pay per hour, Lakeland
- $40–$51typical range per hour
- 180employed in the metro area
- 97cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Speech-Language Pathologist pay in Lakeland, FL
The metro median is 2% above the Florida statewide median of $46.71 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.87 per hour. BLS counts about 180 speech-language pathologists employed in the Lakeland-Winter Haven metro area, 0.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.60).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $33.98 | $70,680 | 26% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $40.15 | $83,510 | 12% below U.S. median |
| Median | $47.43 | $98,660 | 3% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $51.07 | $106,230 | 11% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $51.87 | $107,890 | 13% above U.S. median |
How Lakeland ranks
- 74th of 362 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 61st of 328 after adjusting for local prices
- 3rd of 19 Florida metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Speech-Language Pathologists (SOC 29-1127), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Lakeland
- Overall prices in Lakeland-Winter Haven run 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.1, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 4% below the U.S. average (index 95.9).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $47.43 median hour buys what $48.83 buys at the national price level, 6% above the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
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Estimated weekly gross$1,707
- Per year: $85,374
- Per month: $7,114
- Florida has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Lakeland-Winter Haven metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Lakeland
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $110 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $68 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,246 |
| 13-week assignment | $16,198 |
Travel speech-language pathologist assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free (this is the standard rate that applies here). Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Open Speech-Language Pathologist roles in Florida
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Audiologist
Veterans Health Administration · Viera, FL
$75k–$117k/ year
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Per diemPosted 7 days ago
SLP Speech Pathologist Home Health
Amedisys · Port Orange, FL
$67.00–$85.00/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted 16 days ago
Speech Language Pathologist/ SLP
BrightSpring Health Services · Sarasota, FL
$45.00–$55.00/ hour
Hospitals in Lakeland
CMS lists 1 hospital in Lakeland, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of speech-language pathologists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeland Regional Medical Center Lakeland, FL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 1 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Speech-Language Pathologist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter Haven, FL | 14 mi | $47.43/hr | 59,975 |
| Tampa, FL | 33 mi | $46.85/hr | 414,547 |
| Clermont, FL | 35 mi | $41.80/hr | 50,851 |
| Kissimmee, FL | 37 mi | $41.80/hr | 84,756 |
| St. Cloud, FL | 43 mi | $41.80/hr | 71,036 |
| Ocoee, FL | 44 mi | $41.80/hr | 51,269 |
Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Florida · Speech-Language Pathologist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Florida
Master’s degree in speech-language pathology. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Florida requires for your role with the Florida licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Florida does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.
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Common questions
How much do speech-language pathologists make in Lakeland, FL?
Speech-Language Pathologists in the Lakeland-Winter Haven metro area have a median pay of $47.43 per hour, about $98,660 a year. The middle half earn between $40.15 and $51.07 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Lakeland a good place for speech-language pathologists once cost of living is counted?
Lakeland-Winter Haven ranks 61st of 328 metro areas for speech-language pathologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 74th of 362 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% below the U.S. average.
Where do speech-language pathologists work in Lakeland?
CMS lists 1 hospital in Lakeland, led by Lakeland Regional Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Florida license to work in Lakeland as a speech-language pathologist?
Master’s degree in speech-language pathology. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Florida requires for your role with the Florida licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Lakeland?
The federal per diem benchmark in Lakeland is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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Your SLP pay reportLakeland, FL · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
1Pay for your role at other employers
- AmedisysPensacola, FL · 2 postings$76.75/ hr$67–$85
- Ms. Courtneys Therapy Services LLCWeston, FL · 1 wage offer$50.00/ hr$50–$50
- Pristine Rehab Care, LLCLehigh Acres, FL · 2 wage offers$44.38/ hr$42–$47
- The Stepping Stones Group LLCSt. Augustine, FL · 1 wage offer$40.00/ hr$40–$40
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$38Median$63.00High$84
4 SLP postings with published pay in Florida, 4 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 4 SLP roles
- SLP Speech Pathologist Home HealthPer diem$73.00–$82.00/ hour
- AudiologistPermanent$75k–$117k/ year
+ 2 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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